Would you ask for that raise you’ve always wanted? Would you tell a lazy co-worker he’s not pulling his weight? Or, would you finally look for a better job—one that pays you what you’re worth? Well—whatever it is: Do it. Don’t wait. Don’t wait until you have enough confidence. Confidence only comes when you stop

Recently, on my TV show, Workplace Confidence, we discussed courageous conversations we all need to have in our personal lives. I call them “courageous” because these can be difficult discussions, requiring a lot of confidence and care. In business, we call it “contingency planning” for when things go wrong. The same applies to our personal

What would you be doing differently if you had more confidence at work? Would you ask for that raise you’ve always wanted? Would you invite a cute colleague out for a drink? Would you tell a lazy co-worker he’s not pulling his weight? Or, would you finally look for your dream job—one you love and

Question: “I suffer from constant interruptions at work. I lead a great team, but I feel like they always want attention. I want to do the right thing, but I can’t get my work done, and I’m drowning. Suggestions?” Answer: When I led operations at a start-up, there were constant interruptions. Working at a startup

While I consider myself to be the consummate team player, my answer to this question is “no”. Teamwork is all about collaborating to reach common goals. However, each of you brings something special to the table, and it’s that unique quality that should remain just that—yours. That’s your brand and it’s what helps you build

Have you ever been at a function, and everyone’s talking about the newest technology? The newest gizmo? The newest social media buzz? The newest tech terms? And you have no idea what it all means? You are not alone. Technology is changing at an alarming rate that it’s difficult for most of us to keep

Making a strong first impression was a big topic of discussion at the Women’s Empowerment Summit where I spoke Friday. How you present yourself to others in the business world speaks volumes, and easily can be the most intimidating part of any job. People often form first impressions about you and the company you represent

This question came up recently from someone who wanted to sound confident. Some people think a confident voice sounds cocksure. Some think it sounds strong and loud. There are many ways to describe the sound of confidence. Here are a few: A confident voice is expert in her subject but is open to different views.

Many people are quick to tell you the top things you should do during a job interview, but what is often more useful is what you shouldn’t do. Being aware of habits that could be unflattering is essential, and it can be difficult to assess yourself correctly. I advise getting some input from friends and

I was lucky enough to sit down with Tom Durkin, known as the signature voice of American horse racing. We discussed his career, his amazing use of words, and his performance anxiety which caused him to stop calling the Triple Crown for NBC. Here are a few clips from that show which airs tonight: The

“Risk is made up of probability and seriousness, minus preventive actions and contingency factors”—Alan Weiss, Million Dollar Consultant “The lower the confidence in asking or answering questions, the higher the probability and seriousness of risk”.—Michelle Kerrigan, Workplace Confidence Expert Operations of the day-to-day workplace comprise roughly 80% of most organizations, making them one of a